 |
 |
Toscana |
|||
 |
Tuscany is one of the most important Italian regions for the historical, artistic, economic, cultural and landscape. Tuscany, which is so called from its ancient inhabitants, the Tusci, that the Etruscans. But they called themselves "Rasenna" (greek name certificate by Dionysius of Halicarnassus and in the form rasna in epigraphs), which explains the existence of Rasina and Rassina at Castel Focognano, Pergo, Cortona. | ||
Arezzo |
Firenze |
||
Lucca |
Massa-Carrara |
Grosseto |
Livorno |
Pisa |
Pistoia |
Prato |
Siena |
| From View:
Chianti: This is a rinotatissima hilly region that lies between Florence and Siena to the west bank of the. E 'a famous wine region where wine is produced the same name, appreciated and enjoyed all over the world. This zone is characterized by gentle green hills that offer beautiful countryside vineyards, olive groves and patches of forest of rare beauty. Chianti is characterized by small farms and villages immersed in the green, making it a much sought after tourist destination (due to proximity to the beautiful city of art Florence and Siena). Among the villages of this area impoirtanti remind you Greve in Chianti, Panzano and Castellina in Chianti.
Pienza: Pienza is a small town in the Tuscan province of Siena, which is located on a hill overlooking the valley of the River Orcia. Originally it was called "Castle of Corsignano" and later was christened with the name Pienza by Pope Pius II Piccolomini (Pienza is town of Pio). In the fifteenth century for the will of Pope Pio II Piccolomini was built the main buildings and the cathedral, and replaced the medieval houses of the city center. The whole village is very nice and pleasant to visit, especially the cathedral, the Diocesan Museum and the Palazzo Piccolomini. You can also visit the Parco Artistico, Naturale e Culturale della Val d'Orcia: the territory of the park consists of the whole town of Pienza, San Quirico d'Orcia, Montalcino, and Castigliore Radicofani d'Orcia. San Gimignano: Medieval village in the province of Siena is located on a hill from where you can admire the Val d'Elsa. Originally it was the site of an Etruscan village but had its greatest development in the medieval period in which there was a thriving artistic activity whose works can be admired today. This town had the honor of hosting the famous poet Dante Alighieri, ambassador of the Guelph League in Tuscany. San Gimignano has kept intact its fourteenth century and is characterized by the presence of 15 magnificent towers, the beautiful Piazza del Duomo and Piazza della Cisterna. I also admire the Palazzo del Podestą, the Palazzo Comunale, the Church of St. Augustine and made pentagonal fortress demolished by doctors in the sixteenth century. San Gimignano is also famous for the production of a wine just now DOCG: Vernaccia di San Gimignano. Viareggio: small town in the province of Lucca, which is situated on the coast of Versilia, a renowned tourist area which lies between the Tyrrhenian Sea and Apuan Alps. E 'belneari one of the most popular in Tuscany and many factories have retained their original characteristics. It 'very important and also known as carnival which is celebrated with a parade of beautiful floats and masked parades. Florence is the capital of Tuscany and is famous worldwide for its invaluable artistic heritage. In this city lived formidable artists as Giotto, Masaccio, Donatello, Michelangelo and Leonardo. Their works are collected in many museums in the city. There are splenide buildings like the Cathedral, Baptistery, Santa Maria Novella, Palazzo Pitti, Palazzo Strozzi and renowned museums such as the Galleria degli Uffizi, the Galleria dell'Accademia. Admire also the Piazza della Signoria and Ponte Vecchio. Siena is one of the chief towns of Tuscany known as one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It has beautiful monuments and works of art of the greatest artists who ever existed. Definitely worth visiting Piazza del Campo, where takes place the famous Palio Town and the beautiful cathedral |
|
|
Cuisine and Wines:
The Tuscan cuisine is soaked for hints of the many agricultural products supplied by this sweet and beautiful land.
The delicious local olive oil is a common denominator for so many dishes that infuses its taste, but also vegetables, meat and fish that goes to help create a unique cuisine. |
|
|
